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The new RAV4 comes into clearer focus, now that it's losing its third-row seat and its six-cylinder engine options.
As a four-cylinder five-seater, it's a direct competitor for the likes of the Ford Escape--and it even favors it a little with its athletic stance.
The Escape's trio of powertrains offer more choice and good EPA-rated fuel economy, and its handling is very sporty, though interior room is on the tight side.
The latest CR-V also pegs the gas-mileage meter and has excellent space and flexibility, with somewhat less engaging styling and civilian handling.
There's also a new Hyundai Santa Fe Sport that falls into a slightly larger size class; its turbo four option feels energetic, but drops highway fuel economy into the high 20s.
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The 2013 Toyota RAV4 excels at mass-market talents like gas mileage and interior room--but for turbocharged fun in a crossover, you'll have to look elsewhere. |
After eleven years, a change-up: the 2013 Ford Escape drops the faux-SUV pitch and reels off authentically athletic looks and performance. |
The 2013 Honda CR-V hits all the right marks for cost-conscious families—with its interior layout and safety ratings both best-in-class—although it doesn't feel as sprightly as former CR-V models. |
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe splits its identity in two: the three-row ute goes V-6 only, while the five-passenger Sport leans on turbo power, a flexible second-row seat and a cushy ride to make its best case ever. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $23,300 | $22,470 | $22,795 | $24,700 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
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| Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Style Name | |||
| FWD 4-Door LE (SE) | FWD 4-Door S | 2WD 5-Door LX | FWD 4-Door Sport |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Crossover |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
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| 2013 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2013 Ford Escape | 2013 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2013 Honda CR-V | 2013 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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